Forklift Operator-Import Export

K&S Freighters; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Monthly bonus or incentive program

Salary packaging options

Job summary

K&S Freighters is seeking a hands-on Forklift Operator to support import/export operations. You will operate a range of counterbalance forklifts from 2.5T to 16T, handle timber lengths and aluminium coils, and manage stock in the warehouse with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This Monday–Friday role runs 5:00am–1:30pm with optional overtime and benefits suited to a fast-paced warehousing environment. You’ll join a team that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence with counterbalance experience.
• Minimum 12 months counterbalance experience.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and doing things the right way.
• Experience in import/export warehousing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers for import and export.
• Operating a range of counterbalance forklifts (2.5T to 16T).
• Handling timber lengths and aluminium coils and other freight.
• Moving, staging, and organising stock across the warehouse and yard.
• Completing paperwork for goods receipting and despatch.
• Supporting stocktakes and ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift licence

Counterbalance experience

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Team player

Import/Export warehousing

Job description

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

At K&S Freighters, we're more than just transport, we're the driving force behind Australia's supply chain. From road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding to export packing and wharf lodgement, we deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that keep Australia moving.

About the Role:

If you're someone who enjoys being hands‑on, working with big gear, and being part of a fast-moving operation, this is your kind of role.

You’ll be right in the thick of our import and export operations, operating a range of counterbalance forklifts (2.5T right through to 16T) and handling everything from timber lengths to aluminium coils, with no two days that look the same.

This is a Monday to Friday role with an early start, early finish (5:00am - 1:30pm), giving you your afternoons back. You’ll be part of a team that works hard, looks out for each other, prioritises safety, and contributes to a workplace people genuinely enjoy being part of.

What you’ll be doing:

• Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers for import and export
• Operating a variety of counterbalance forklifts (2.5T to 16T)
• Handling oversized and unique freight like timber lengths and aluminium coils
• Moving, staging, and organising stock across the warehouse and yard
• Completing paperwork for goods receipting and despatch
• Supporting stocktakes and jumping in on ad hoc tasks when needed

What you’ll bring:

• A valid forklift licence with at least 12 months’ counterbalance experience
• Confidence working with containers, trucks, and load restraints
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• A reliable, get‑it‑done attitude and team‑first mindset
• A genuine commitment to safety and doing things the right way
• Experience in import/export or fast‑paced warehousing environments – highly regarded

What’s in it for you:

• Consistent Monday to Friday hours (5:00am - 1:30pm)
• Optional overtime available for those who want it
• A supportive team environment where hard work is recognised
• Highly competitive EA with yearly increases every 1st October
• Competitive Superannuation paid at 15%
• Monthly RDO’s
• One off retention bonus payment
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre‑employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.